Trying to control one's subconscious mind isn't easy because just knowing that effort is being made can cause the subconscious to resist it. However, with time and consistent effort, positive changes can be made.
Instructions
1. Prime yourself with things that will cue your subconscious in the way you want. For instance, catching a whiff of cleaning solution may help you keep a tidier house; carrying a briefcase instead of a backpack to work may remind you to take your job more seriously.
2. Minimize distractions. Background music, street noises, and the smell of food are just a few examples of distractions that will register with your subconscious and influence your thinking and actions. Eliminating them will give you more control over your mind.
3. Reflect on your behavior. Spend some time thinking about what you do and how you'd like to change, and ask yourself how your subconscious may be influencing you. Decide whether these influences are helping you and try to make changes in your thinking.
4. Think visually. Your subconscious understands images better than words, so instead of telling yourself what you want to accomplish, picture how your goal will look. Don't say, "I want to lose weight." Instead, imagine what you will look like when you've reached your weight loss goal.
5. Meditate. Your subconscious mind is like a whisper that can't be heard over the noise of your conscious mind. Practice quieting your mind so you can become aware of what your subconscious is telling you.
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